Hello everyone, I am new and just wanted to say hi. My weight is 175 and I am 4ft 9in and I have been a diabetic for 15 years. I have an appt with my primary care doctor in 2 weeks to get regular blood work done and to also get a referral to a lap band surgeon. I hope to have the surgery in a couple of months. Does anyone have Tricare Prime? If so , how long did it take to get approved?

Hi, Iam new here also. I am also military and am on Tricare prime. I went for a referral on a Friday, saw my surgeon the next week on Thursday and got approved 1 week later for the surgery. I will be banded on July 1, five weeks after going for a referral. It was pretty fast. Good luck for you, hoe it goes fast as well.

Welcome! my insurance required a three month doctor observed diet and I thought that was quick. Wow you have nice insurance.

Thanks. I am looking forward to getting banded.